Creole, Louisiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Creole, Louisiana
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 Creole, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Cameron |
| Post office established | March 1890 |
| Named for | Louisiana Creole people |
| ZIP Code |
70632
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Creole is a small, unincorporated community located in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. The special code for mail delivery in Creole is 70632.
A Look Back: History of Creole
Creole got its first post office in March 1890. It's believed that the community was named after the Louisiana Creole people. These are people whose families have lived in Louisiana since it was a French colony.
On October 9, 2020, a very strong storm called Hurricane Delta hit the area near Creole. It was a Category 2 hurricane. This means it had very powerful winds of about 100 miles per hour (155 kilometers per hour). Hurricanes like Delta can cause a lot of damage to communities.
Learning in Creole
The schools in Creole are part of the Cameron Parish School Board. This school board manages all the public schools throughout Cameron Parish.
